Trauma Surgery NP | You are part of a bigger story of care

Your future role at a glance

• Specialty: Trauma Surgery
• Schedule: PRN (12-hour shifts; anticipated ~15 per month for a few months)
• Practice Detail: 4 physicians; 2 APP's
• EMR System: Cerner
• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
• Location: Panama City, FL

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

How you'll make an impact in this role

Ascension Sacred Heart Bay is looking for a PRN Trauma Surgery APP (will accept NP or PA candidates) in Panama City, Florida to fill in for an APP who will be out for a few months. Essentially, this will function as a short-term, FT role.

Position Highlights:

• Established practice with experienced surgeons
• Mix of surgical cases and inpatient rounding
• 12 hour shifts (7a-7p); typically 7-on/7-off format
• Will have a need for FT hours for a couple of months (APP will be out on leave)
• Located on the beautiful Gulf Coast of FL

Responsibilities:

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Florida Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or National Advanced Practice - Nurse Practitioner (NP) license required.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.